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'Game changer' obesity drugs are not accessible for many, experts warn

Por: ABC7 World February 28, 2023

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as a body mass index of 30 or higher. While body mass index is not an indication of health, obesity is linked with heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer.Newer a like semaglutide (the active ingredient in Wegovy and diabetes medication Ozempic) can be highly effective for people with obesity. But analysis and reports show that drugs used for weight loss aren't often covered by Medicare, most Medicaid programs,... + full article



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